Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 46m at 3:46 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:41 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:225.21:114.56:470.96:541.06:048:20First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:155.22:024.97:400.77:570.96:038:20First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:075.32:535.38:380.59:050.76:038:21First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:015.43:475.79:360.210:090.46:038:21Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:575.44:436.110:30-0.111:080.16:038:22Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:555.45:406.511:23-0.46:038:22Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:545.56:366.812:05-0.212:16-0.66:028:23Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:535.57:306.91:02-0.41:11-0.76:028:23Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:495.58:236.91:58-0.52:07-0.66:028:24Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:445.49:166.82:53-0.63:02-0.56:028:24Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:405.210:126.53:47-0.53:56-0.36:028:25Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:415.011:126.14:40-0.34:51-0.16:028:25Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:454.95:32-0.15:460.26:028:26Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:125.812:454.96:240.16:430.56:028:26Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:085.51:384.97:160.37:440.76:028:26Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:585.22:274.98:090.58:480.96:028:27Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:464.93:145.09:000.59:460.96:038:27Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:324.64:005.19:480.510:370.96:038:27Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:184.54:465.110:310.411:220.96:038:27Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:064.45:315.211:130.46:038:28Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:544.36:165.312:050.811:55 AM0.36:038:28Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:414.36:595.312:480.712:380.36:048:28New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:254.37:385.41:320.61:220.36:048:28New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:064.38:155.42:150.62:050.46:048:28New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:444.38:515.42:570.52:470.46:048:28New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:234.29:305.33:380.53:280.46:058:29Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:074.210:145.24:180.44:100.56:058:29Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:584.211:045.14:580.44:550.56:058:29Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:534.411:575.15:390.45:420.56:068:29Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:474.66:230.36:350.56:068:29First Quarter30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659897)

Common Questions About Sunset Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sunset Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Sunset Beach, NC is approximately 6:43 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Sunset Beach, NC?

Sunset Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Sunset Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Sunset Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Sunset Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Sunset Beach, NC?

Tide data for Sunset Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8659897. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8659897.

What is the moon phase in Sunset Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sunset Beach, NC is New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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